Should you pursue architecture if you only want to design?

2020-05-08T14:11:00-04:00

Young 18-year-old evelync asked the Archinect community Wednesday if she should pursue a degree in architecture:

"...I've been thinking about doing an Architecture degree (specifically at UCL) because they seem to embrace creativity and artistic contemporary design which is my only interest with architecture, and I also thought this degree might suit me since it's also science related which I love...I wanted to know from people who are actual architects/architecture students if the reality of architecture is not artistic/creative."

It's a fair question for a young student intrigued by the profession and many had crucial insights. The short answer is no, architecture is definitely not all about the artistic and creative, there are so many more aspects to it. square. provided wise counsel:

"...I only caution you because you are asking from the perspective of someone who loves art, and if you are pursuing architecture because of the artistic side, there is no doubt you will encounter s...

“It’s not fair to do anything less than your best”: Frank Gehry on how he started in architecture

2018-10-31T16:35:00-04:00

“With every project, no matter how small, act as if it’s the most important one. Make sure it’s technically and economically viable because you’ll be judged on the smallest things.”

Frank Gehry looks back on his illustrious career in architecture — from how an architectural drawing class had him hooked at age 17, to his current interest in designing concert halls at the age of 89. Plus, he offers some words of advice. You can hear more from Gehry's chat with Fortune in this video.

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Should you pursue architecture if you only want to design?

“It’s not fair to do anything less than your best”: Frank Gehry on how he started in architecture